A "fast food" shop from the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in a volcanic eruption almost 2,000 years ago, is to open to the public - for viewings only - next year.
The food counter, known as a thermopolium, would have served hot food and drinks to locals in the city.
The shop, with its bright frescoes and terracotta jars, was discovered in 2019 and unveiled on Saturday.
Pompeii was engulfed by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius in AD79.
The eruption buried Pompeii in a thick layer of ash, preserving the city and the outlines of many of its residents in time, and making it a rich source for archaeologists.
The food counter, known as a thermopolium, would have served hot food and drinks to locals in the city.
The shop, with its bright frescoes and terracotta jars, was discovered in 2019 and unveiled on Saturday.
Pompeii was engulfed by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius in AD79.
The eruption buried Pompeii in a thick layer of ash, preserving the city and the outlines of many of its residents in time, and making it a rich source for archaeologists.
Pompeii: Ancient 'fast food' counter to open to the public
Newly unveiled bright frescos are believed to show the food that was available in the Roman city.
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